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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 634.02 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 634.02 and 445.05 is: 614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 634.02 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/634.02 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 634.02 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 282,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,170.60/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.23

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